wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Air is a good conductor of heat.

A

True

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

False

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B

False


Air is considered as a poor conductor of heat because its molecules are not in continuous contact with one another unlike a solid. Heat by conduction passes more quickly in a solid because the molecules' vibrations immediately affect their neighbours.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
2
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Messengers of Heat
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon